AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS FOR EVERY NEED

The HTR-5560 has two audio-only inputs and one audio-only output. Including the audio portion of A/V source inputs, the receiver provides 4 optical and 1 coaxial digital inputs. It also provides a digital audio output.

AUTO-PRIORITY INPUT SELECTION AND AUTO DECODER SELECTION

When a source is selected, the receiver automatically chooses the best quality input connected - component video rather than composite video, etc. It also makes the same automatic selection for decoding, down the hierarchy from discrete multi-channel, to matrix, and then stereo.

PRE-OUTS FOR ALL CHANNELS

The unit provides pre-outs for all channels, including a subwoofer pre-out.

VIRTUAL CINEMA DSP

Provides a realistic surround multi-channel surround experience using only two speakers.

SILENT CINEMA

Building on technology incorporated into its world famous "silent" musical instruments, Yamaha has added HRTF and "Virtual" technology to create a realistic surround movie effect using standard, two-channel headphones.

6-CHANNEL INPUTS FOR EXTERNAL DECODER

The HTR-5560's rear panel has input jacks to accommodate an external 6-channel decoder making the receiver ready for any other 5.1 channel format, should one be developed.

LOW IMPEDANCE DRIVE CAPABILITY AND IMPEDANCE SWITCHING

Yamaha's famed low impedance drive circuitry is included in this receiver so that it can handle virtually all loads and a wide variety of speakers. For further speaker matching, the amplifier can set for either 4- or 8-ohm speakers.

LINEAR DAMPING FACTOR CIRCUIT

The advantage of full range, 20 to 20,000 Hz, damping is that it improves the definition and resolution of the sound output throughout the audible frequency range.

DIGITALLY REGULATED VOLUME CONTROL FOR ALL CHANNELS

Precise volume adjustment and matching is made possible via Yamaha's digitally regulated volume control. Adjustments can be made by turning the knob on the receiver or through the remote keypad.

VERSATILE REMOTE

For easy operation, the HTR-5560 comes with Yamaha's remote control featuring built-in preset codes to control other audio or video components.

A/B SPEAKER SELECTOR

Allows selection of either a first set of speakers main speaker or a second -- or both.

SLEEP TIMER

Permits a delayed receiver turn off. You can set it for up to two hours in 30 minute increments.

40-STATION DIRECT ACCESS PRESET TUNING

Up to 40 preset AM and FM stations can be grouped in five groups eight stations. These groupings make it easy for family members to easily access their favorite stations or to have musical genres, such as all the jazz stations, grouped together.